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Photograph of a temple shrine with a pair of large deity murtis, one with a trident and kamandalu-like vessel in hand, both draped in pink, red and yellow garlands and ornate jewellery, seated before a gilded arched niche with red drapes. Gold oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the shrine. In the foreground a gold-framed portrait of a saffron-clad man with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands on a gilded stand, hands raised in blessing, decorated with marigold garlands. Carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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A temple shrine with a large golden-framed niche in grey stone. Two large deity statues stand inside: the left figure holds a trident and drum-like object, wears a red headdress and a black-and-gold garland; the right figure wears a blue and magenta sari with a crown. Both are draped in purple, yellow and orange marigold garlands. In front, a small statue is dressed in an orange cloth and garland on a white-draped platform beneath a kalasha-like crown. A framed photograph in front shows a smiling man in orange robes with raised hand, labelled with a printed caption, while brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-02-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a large pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pink-draped platform beneath a golden arched niche. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban and layered gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and a crown with ornate jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. In front stands a framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes with a white garland and rudraksha-style beads, decorated with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a worshipper in orange robes bends at the lower right corner. The photograph depicts a portrait rather than a physical person, and the framed portrait is the only identifiable subject, not verified as the a person.2009-12-06October 03 20102010-10-03A golden shrine houses a large murti of a seated deity with an orange turban-style crown, holding a trident and other implements, beside a consort figure in pink and yellow dress with gold jewellery. Both are draped with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. In front, a smaller murti in white dhoti with an orange head cloth and red-and-white garland sits on a white-draped platform. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a brass kalasha and brass vessels rest on the floor, and red curtains frame the arch.2010-08-25Photo of a shrine in a dim temple-style hall. At the centre sits a pair of deity murtis, a male and female form, seated on a red-draped platform within a gold arch. The male figure holds a trident and wears a red turban; the female figure wears a blue sari and a red-and-gold crown. Both are adorned with white and gold necklaces and wreaths of yellow and orange flowers. Tall golden oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides, with orange curtains behind. In the foreground, a framed portrait of a man with dark hair and a beaded necklace rests on a dark green cushioned stand; the portrait is a printed photograph, not a physical person. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-09August 10 20112011-08-10November 11 20102010-11-11July 07 20102010-07-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame and red drapes. Central statues show a deity with a trident and a consort in green and pink sari-style dress with heavy jewelry, both adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with a white-draped seated figure with an orange headpiece and garland in front, plus a small white figure in pink garment below. Offering vessels and a small seated figure appear at the base. The image is a shrine photograph with no living people visible.2010-02-03A golden shrine arch frames a pair of large deity murti, one male with a red and gold crown and a trident-like staff, one female in a blue and gold sari with a tall crown, both garlanded with yellow and red flowers. Before them a small figure in red and orange cloth with garlands sits on a platform, and brass oil lamps stand on either side, one with a lit flame. Several people in orange robes move at the edges of the frame, with brass kalashas and offerings in the foreground. The setting appears to be a temple-style puja space with dark blue curtains and greenery behind.2009-01-02A temple shrine photograph showing a pair of deity murti standing within a gilded arched frame, one figure holding a trident-like staff and the other wearing a crown, both draped in yellow and orange garments and decorated with blue and red beaded necklaces and marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a kalasha-like vessel and brass offering plates sit at the base, and a small figure is set in a niche at right. At the bottom edge, two people in orange clothing are partly visible in the foreground, one with a shaved head.2010-07-07A gilded shrine in a temple-style alcove hung with red curtains. At the centre stands a large deity murti of Shiva with a trident and drum and a consort figure in a pink-and-gold dress, both wearing heavy gold necklaces and garlands of orange, yellow and magenta flowers. Below them a golden kalasha-like pedestal holds a white-draped object with a footwear-shaped form, and a small framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits at the base, showing a figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala. Brass oil lamps and a small framed image of a deity flank the shrine. No people are visible.2010-09-29